C limate change is already stalling progress towards food security in Africa. Given the huge role of the agricultural sector in the African economy, the millions of smallholder farmers whose livelihoods depend on it, and the growing challenges of hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition in rural and urban settings, adaptation of agriculture in Africa is critical to building resilience. This session will bring together technical experts, economists, and policy specialists to bring forth solutions to the threat to Africa’s food and nutrition from climate change.